Zone-Wise Division of CS Examination Centres | Executive & Professional Programme
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has introduced a zone-wise division of CS Examination Centres for both the Executive Programme and Professional Programme examinations. Under this system, examination centres are grouped into different geographic zones to help candidates choose a centre closer to their residence and reduce travel-related difficulties.
Each zone is assigned a unique Centre Code that must be selected while filling out the examination enrolment form. While ICSI makes every effort to allot candidates to their preferred zone, it may shift candidates to a nearby zone if seats are unavailable due to capacity constraints.
The Zone-Wise Division of CS Examination Centres framework covers 10+ major cities across India, divided into over 46 sub-zones, each serving hundreds of specific localities and neighbourhoods.
ICSI CS Exam Centre Zone-Wise Division 2026 Overview
Below provides a quick overview of the ICSI CS Exam Centre Zone-Wise Division 2026. Candidates appearing for the CS Examination Centre Zones selection process can use this table to understand how examination centres are organised across different regions of India.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Conducting Body |
Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) |
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Applicable For |
CS Executive Programme Examination and CS Professional Programme Examination |
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Purpose of Zone Division |
To reduce travel hardship and provide centres closer to candidates |
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Number of Regional Zones |
4 (East, North, South, West) |
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Cities Covered |
10+ Major Cities |
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Total Zone-Wise Centres |
46+ |
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Areas / Localities Covered |
500+ |
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Centre Selection Method |
Candidates must choose a Centre Code during examination enrolment |
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Zone Allocation Basis |
Geographical proximity of the candidate |
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Zone Shifting Policy |
ICSI may shift candidates to an adjacent zone if seats are unavailable |
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Zone-Wise City List |
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Official Website |
How to Use the ICSI CS Exam Centre Zone List
Candidates can identify their appropriate Zone-Wise CS Exam Centres by following these three simple steps:
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Step 1: Identify Your City: The ICSI CS Examination Centres are divided into four regional zones — East, North, South, and West. First, locate the city where you wish to appear for the examination.
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Step 2: Match Your Locality: Within each city, examination centres are further divided into multiple zones (Zone I, Zone II, Zone III, etc.). Check the list of localities covered under each zone and select the one nearest to your residence or preferred location.
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Step 3: Note the Centre Code: After identifying your zone, note the corresponding Centre Code. This code must be entered while filling out the online examination enrolment form on the ICSI portal.
Important: ICSI generally tries to allot candidates to their chosen zone. However, due to limited seating capacity, candidates may be shifted to a nearby zone if required.
ICSI CS Exam Centre Zone-Wise Division 2026
The table provides complete zone-wise distribution of ICSI CS Examination Centres across the East, North, South, and West regions of India. Candidates can check the Centre Codes and localities covered under each zone to select the most convenient examination centre during enrolment.
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Region |
Zone / Centre Code |
Areas Covered |
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East |
Bhubaneswar I (119) |
Bhubaneswar City, Khurdha, Puri |
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East |
Bhubaneswar II (120) |
Cuttack, Dhenkanal |
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East |
Kolkata Zone I (121) |
Baghbazar, Burrabazar, Dum Dum, Dunlop, Kossipore, Nimtallah, Shyambazar, Sinthi |
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East |
Kolkata Zone II (122) |
Baguihati, Beliaghata, Bidhannagar, Kankurghachi, Rajarhat (Newtown) |
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East |
Kolkata Zone III (123) |
Barrackpore, Belgharia, Kalyani, Kanchrapura, Sodepur, Titagarh |
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East |
Kolkata Zone IV (124) |
Anandpur, Ballygunge, Bhawanipore, Diamond Harbour, Garia, Jadavpur, Maheshtala, Narendrapur, Park Circus, Rabindra Sadan, Tollygunge |
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North |
Delhi Zone I (260) |
Central Delhi, Connaught Place, Chandni Chowk, Greater Kailash, Green Park, Hauz Khas, Lajpat Nagar, South Extension, Timarpur and nearby areas |
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North |
Delhi Zone II (261) |
Ambedkar Nagar, Badarpur, Jamia Nagar, Kalkaji, Malviya Nagar, Nehru Place, Okhla, Saket, Sarita Vihar, Tughlakabad and nearby areas |
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North |
Delhi Zone III (262) |
Chanakyapuri, Chhatarpur, Delhi Cantt, IGI Airport, JNU, Mahipalpur, RK Puram, Vasant Kunj, Vasant Vihar and nearby areas |
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North |
Delhi Zone IV (263) |
Ashok Vihar, Janakpuri, Karol Bagh, Kirti Nagar, Paschim Vihar, Punjabi Bagh, Rajouri Garden, Tilak Nagar, Vikaspuri and nearby areas |
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North |
Delhi Zone V (264) |
Dwarka, Chhawla, Kakrola, Najafgarh, Raj Nagar, Ujwa and nearby areas |
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North |
Delhi Zone VI (265) |
Bakkarwala, Bawana, Kanjhawala, Mangolpuri, Nangloi, Sultanpuri and nearby areas |
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North |
Delhi Zone VII (266) |
Alipur, Burari, Delhi University, Kamla Nagar, Narela, Rohini, Samaipur Badli and nearby areas |
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North |
Delhi Zone VIII (267) |
Dilshad Garden, Gandhi Nagar, Geeta Colony, Laxmi Nagar, Patparganj, Shahdara, Trilokpuri and nearby areas |
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North |
Jaipur Zone I (254) |
Ajmer Road, Bani Park, Chitrakoot, Jhotwara, Vaishali Nagar, Vidhyadhar Nagar and nearby areas |
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North |
Jaipur Zone II (255) |
Jagatpura, Malviya Nagar, New Sanganer Road and nearby areas |
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North |
Jaipur Zone III (256) |
Bapu Nagar, Civil Lines, Mansarovar, Pratap Nagar, Sanganer, Tonk Road and nearby areas |
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North |
Jaipur Zone IV (257) |
Adarsh Nagar, Agra Road, Jawahar Nagar, Raja Park, Transport Nagar and nearby areas |
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South |
Bengaluru Zone I (338) |
Bannerghatta, Electronic City, Jayanagar, Koramangala |
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South |
Bengaluru Zone II (339) |
Banasawadi, Indira Nagar, Krishnarajpuram, Whitefield |
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South |
Bengaluru Zone III (340) |
Hebbal, Jalahalli East, Lingarajpuram, Yelahanka |
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South |
Bengaluru Zone IV (341) |
Chickpet, Kengeri, Malleswaram, Rajajinagar, Yeswantpur |
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South |
Chennai Zone I (342) |
Broadway, George Town, Rayapuram, Tondiarpet, Washermanpet |
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South |
Chennai Zone II (343) |
Gopalapuram, Mandeveli, Mylapore, Nungambakkam, Royapettah, Triplicane |
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South |
Chennai Zone III (344) |
Adyar, Besant Nagar, Tiruvanmiyur |
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South |
Chennai Zone IV (345) |
Ambattur, Anna Nagar, Arumbakkam, Kilpauk, Villivakkam |
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South |
Chennai Zone V (346) |
Ashok Nagar, K.K. Nagar, Kodambakkam, Saidapet, T. Nagar, West Mambalam |
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South |
Chennai Zone VI (347) |
Porur, Virugambakkam, Vadapalani |
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South |
Chennai Zone VII (348) |
Chromepet, Nanganallur, Pallavaram, St. Thomas Mount, Tambaram |
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South |
Hyderabad Zone I (335) |
Banjara Hills, Himayathnagar, Khairatabad, Malakpet, Mehdipatnam |
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South |
Hyderabad Zone II (336) |
Dr. A.S. Rao Nagar, Nacharam, Saroornagar, Tarnaka, Uppal |
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South |
Hyderabad Zone III (337) |
Begumpet, Jubilee Hills, Kukatpally, Madhapur, Malkajgiri, Medchal, Secunderabad |
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West |
Ahmedabad Zone I (487) |
Ambli, Bopal, Ghuma, Jodhpur, Sarkhej, Satellite, Vastrapur, Vejalpur |
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West |
Ahmedabad Zone II (488) |
Ashram Road, Kalupur, Khanpur, Navrangpura, Paldi, Vasna and nearby areas |
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West |
Ahmedabad Zone III (489) |
Bapunagar, Ghodasar, Isanpur, Maninagar, Naroda, Narol, Nikol, Odhav |
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West |
Ahmedabad Zone IV (490) |
Bodakdev, Chandkheda, Gota, Science City Road, SG Highway, Thaltej and nearby areas |
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West |
Mumbai Zone I (457) |
Charni Road, Churchgate, Fort, Mazgaon, Mumbai Central |
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West |
Mumbai Zone II (458) |
Chembur, Dadar, Matunga, Parel, Sion, Wadala |
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West |
Mumbai Zone III (459) |
Bhandup, Ghatkopar, Mulund, Vidyavihar |
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West |
Mumbai Zone IV (460) |
Andheri, Bandra, Santacruz, Vile Parle |
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West |
Mumbai Zone V (461) |
Goregaon, Jogeshwari, Malad |
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West |
Mumbai Zone VI (462) |
Borivali, Dahisar, Kandivali |
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West |
Mumbai Zone VII (482) |
Vasai, Virar, Nalasopara |
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West |
Mumbai Zone VIII (483) |
Palghar, Boisar, Shirgaon, Kolgaon |
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West |
Navi Mumbai Zone I (480) |
Nerul, Sanpada, Vashi |
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West |
Navi Mumbai Zone II (481) |
Panvel City |
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West |
Pune Zone I (463) |
Ambegaon, Bibwewadi, Dhankawadi, Katraj, Sinhagad Road, Swargate and nearby areas |
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West |
Pune Zone II (464) |
Camp, FC Road, Karve Nagar, Kothrud, Shivaji Nagar, Tilak Road and nearby areas |
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West |
Pune Zone III (465) |
Hadapsar, Kalyani Nagar, Kharadi, Koregaon Park, Viman Nagar, Yerwada and nearby areas |
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West |
Pune Zone IV (466) |
Aundh, Baner Road, Pashan, Wakad and nearby areas |
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West |
Thane Zone I (467) |
Kalwa, Thane City |
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West |
Thane Zone II (468) |
Bhiwandi, Dombivli, Kalyan, Wada |
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West |
Thane Zone III (469) |
Ambernath, Badlapur, Ulhasnagar |
Zone Shifting Policy: Important Information for Candidates
ICSI follows a best-effort approach while allocating examination centres. When candidates select a preferred Zone-Wise Examination Centre option during the examination enrolment process, the Institute attempts to allocate a centre within that zone.
The zone-wise division has been introduced to make CS examinations more accessible and reduce travel difficulties for candidates across different regions.
However, due to limited seating capacity at certain venues, ICSI may shift candidates from their selected zone to a nearby or adjacent zone. Such reallocations are generally made when the demand for a particular examination centre exceeds the available seats.
Important Tip: Before selecting a zone, check whether your locality is covered under multiple zones. Choosing a zone with fewer localities may improve your chances of receiving your preferred centre allotment.
Candidates are not required to take any additional action if a zone shift occurs. The final examination centre details will be mentioned on the admit card issued by ICSI. Therefore, candidates should carefully verify their allotted centre after downloading the admit card.
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